Amber and the ancient world
Faya Causey.
Bok Engelsk 2011 Faya. Causey,· Electronic books
| Utgitt | Los Angeles, Calif. : : J. Paul Getty Museum, , c2011.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (152 p. ) : col. ill., col. maps ;
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| Opplysninger | Based on introduction to online catalogue of ancient carved amber in the J. Paul Getty Museum.. - Jewelry : never just jewelry -- Amber magic? -- What is amber? -- Where is amber found? -- The properties of amber -- Ancient names for amber -- Color and other optical characteristics : ancient perception and reception -- Ancient literary sources on the origins of amber -- Amber and forgery -- The ancient transport of amber -- Literary sources on the use of amber -- Amber medicine, amber amulets -- Archeological evidence for the use of figured amber : three periods of abundance -- The working of amber : ancient evidence and modern analysis -- The production of ancient figured amber objects.
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| ISBN | 1-60606-082-1
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